10 Everyday Uses for a Lazy Susan

Is it lazy to work smarter and not harder? I think not! Lazy Susans aren’t really lazy at all. They’re incredibly smart and savvy organization solutions. They're also not just “your grandmother's lazy Susan” anymore! There are so many traditional and creative modern styles and ways to use these organizers—adding more ease and less effort to your daily life, if you choose a design that best suits your needs for a particular space.

Some of these variations can include:

• sides (short or tall) or no sides

• dividers (short or tall) or no dividers

• levels or no levels

• removable caddies

• size

• shape (circle, rectangle, octagon, etc.)

• height

• material

• durability

• ease of cleaning

• assembly or installation (or even DIY versions)

To help you explore the possibilities of these incredible organizers, I've curated 10 everyday uses for a lazy Susan and a visual gallery for application.

10 Everyday Uses for a Lazy Susan

1 | First Aid Station

With children, boo-boos can happen any moment. Every mom knows the more swiftly they’re cared for the faster tears dry up, everyone is happy, and all is right with the world again. Keeping first aid essentials accessible in a split second on a lazy Susan makes this achievable.

2 | Under The Sink

I think it's safe to say no one enjoys bending down digging for items underneath the sink. Lazy Susan to the rescue! It can allow you to quickly access what you need at the forefront of any cabinet.

3 | Refrigerator

Ever topple everything grabbing just one thing from the very back of the refrigerator? A lazy Susan is ideal for strain-less easy access for hard-to-reach items in the back.

4 | Deep Cabinets

Deep spaces are a challenge to organize, but one way to efficiently use these spaces is adding a lazy Susan. More effortlessly see and access what you need without having to reach all the way to the back.

5 | Spices/Oils/Vinegars

I've heard the best food comes from messy cooks. Let's be clear...messy is not the same as disorganized! You can be messy and still make life (and cooking) a million times smoother by being able to access ingredients you use most.

6 | Drinks

Think tea bags, coffee, tall drink pouches, protein shake packets, and drink flavorings! The options for organizing these items are endless, but a lazy Susan grants you the ability see all options in seconds for the perfection selection.

7 | Pantry Corners

Like deep cabinets, pantry corners can be a tricky place to organize. If you have a U-shaped or L-shaped pantry, a lazy Susan in the corners can be an outstanding use of space!

8 | Cosmetics

We all want to leave the house feeling beautiful and put together, so having everything you require for your daily routine will have you ready to go lickety-split!

9 | Medicine/Vitamins

Staying healthy and being prepared for any unexpected family ailment is easy with the help of a lazy Susan. Organize your daily supplement routine for grab-and-go wellness, or stock your most used family medicinals for convenience and preparedness.

10 | Office Supplies

If you work from home, run through bills/finances, or organize/plan your family's schedule from a home office, a lazy Susan can help make your environment a more focused one. It keeps all your home office items neatly organized and within reach.

Check out this gallery to get the ideas flowing:

I hope this blog gave you solutions above and beyond for organizing your home with lazy Susans! I'd love to hear...did you learn anything new about lazy Susans? What are your favorite ways to use a lazy Susan? Tell me in the comments or come chat about it over on my Facebook Page!